Half Light Of Morning
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Intro
F
[Verso 1]
F C
Guess I got tired telling stories, trying to guess what’s in your head.
F C
And I got tired of trying to please you, when you can hardly please yourself.
Dm F
Still I’m half convinced I need ya, half convinced I don’t
Dm F
But in this half-light of morning, when I’m laying at your door
C
I know that I can’t do this anymore…
[Verso 2]
F C
Now I got tired of trying to feed you, words and doubts and alcohol
F C
And all those times I tried to meet ya, but I can’t swim out to the island that you’re on
Dm F
Still I’m half convinced I saved ya, half convinced you broke
Dm F
But in this half light of morning, when the cats around me growl
C
Oh, how am I to know…
Am
I know you and me we tried it,
G
Oh we tried everything and we tried and tried it again
F
But I can’t wait any longer
Am
No I can’t wait for you any longer
G
Ooooohhh it’s not we’re divided in trying to hide it again,
F
But I can’t change anything, change anything
F C
See no matter how much I love you I’ve gotta save my skin
Instrumental
F C F C
Dm F
Still I’m half afraid to kill ya, half afraid I’ll choke
Dm F
When that half light of morning comes around, and I’m laying with your ghost
F C
Oohh it’s only then I’ll know
Outro
C
It’s only then I’ll know
C
It’s only then I’ll know
How to play Half Light Of Morning
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.